What is another word for appallingly?
Pronunciation:
[ ɐpˈɔːlɪŋlɪ], [ ɐpˈɔːlɪŋlɪ], [ ɐ_p_ˈɔː_l_ɪ_ŋ_l_ɪ]
Related words: abominably, disgustingly, execrably, repugnantly, vilely
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Synonyms for Appallingly:
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• frightfully (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • desperately (adverb) • dreadfully (adverb)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words:- ill,
- in low spirits,
- severely,
- monstrously,
- ignominiously,
- wonderfully,
- enormously,
- poorly,
- abominably,
- mischievously,
- rottenly,
- drearily,
- urgently,
- distastefully,
- disadvantageously,
- ingloriously,
- odiously,
- discreditably,
- gravely,
- toppingly,
- awful,
- seriously,
- repulsively,
- marvelously,
- staggeringly,
- dishonorably,
- superbly,
- spectacularly,
- scarily,
- wondrously,
- shamefully,
- marvellously,
- bad,
- hugely,
- wondrous,
- dishonourably,
- naughtily.
- revoltingly,
- horrendously,
- abysmally,
- horrifically,
- terrifically,
- dauntingly,
- grimly,
- frightfully,
- Direly,
- terrifyingly,
- alarmingly,
- awfully,
- atrociously,
- outrageously,
- dispiritedly,
- dejectedly,
- ravishingly,
- disastrously,
- depressingly,
- horrifyingly,
- horridly,
- intimidatingly,
- astoundingly,
- dismayingly,
- sickeningly,
- hideously,
- infuriatingly,
- exasperatedly,
- disgracefully,
- exasperatingly,
- stunningly,
- disgustingly,
- gruesomely,
- frighteningly.
How to use "Appallingly" in context?
When I think of shockingly, it conjures up images of things like an explosion or a fumble. But, when I think of appallingly, I think of something that should never happen. Something that makes you want to curl up in a ball and cry yourself to sleep. That's what appalling is all about. It's definitely something that makes you feel very sad and uncomfortable. When something is appallingly bad, it makes you feel like you can't believe what's happening. It's probably something that would make you never want to experience that type of thing again in your life.
Paraphrases for Appallingly:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
frighteningly, shockingly.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
alarmingly, amazingly, awfully, badly, bitterly, desperately, dreadfully, enormously, exceedingly, exceptionally, extraordinarily, extremely, frightfully, grossly, highly, hopelessly, horribly, hugely, immensely, painfully, remarkably, strikingly, stunningly, surprisingly, tremendously, unbelievably, woefully, terrifyingly.
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Adverb
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Other Related
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Adverb
incredibly, terribly, horrendously.
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Adverb
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